CPN- Care Coordinator Early Intervention in Psychosis, Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Early Intervention in Psychosis Service is looking fora dynamic and client centred Nurse, OT or social worker to join our friendly team. We work with people aged 14- 65 who have experienced First Episode of Psychosis. We also are also establishing a pathway for people who have been identified as having an At Risk Mental State.

If you are looking for a dedicated role within an experienced Multi Disciplinary Team and love working with people with FEP in a recovery focussed way we would love to meet you.

The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is a specialist community mental health team which works with young people and adults in the three years following FEP or those who are deemed at risk of developing psychosis (ARMS).

EIP adopts an assertive outreach approach and provides individualised, comprehensive, evidence based interventions to optimise recovery, prevent relapse and help individuals and their families to cope with their experiences. In doing so, we aim to improve social, physical, psychological and vocational functioning and reduce the short and long term impact of psychosis in line with the EIP Care Pathway.

We are based at Pond Lane, covering the Wolverhampton locality. Our office hours are Monday- Friday and some flexible working will be considered., The post holder will hold care coordinator responsibility for 15- 20 patients who have experienced FEP or have been identified as having an At Risk Mental State. within the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service as part of the MDT. This will include specialist assessment, planning and intervention, including psychoeducation and family work, alongside generic care coordination to promote well being, recovery and empowering person centred practice. The post holder will participate in the development, delivery and evaluation of Wolverhampton EIP, and service interventions, whilst working closely with colleagues in their team as well other agencies.

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.

The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country . We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.

This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.